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2011 Midwest Speed Quest
It is time to announce The 2011 Midwest Speed Quest. We would like to thank everyone who has participated in past years, and invite everyone back again in 2011. We have been working hard all winter long to make this Event even better. The speeds recorded in this Event can be compared with speeds recorded anywhere in the world. We work closely with the Team at GPS Speed Surfing in Holland. These guys support all forms of Speed Sailing, … Read entire article »
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Techno 293 Charters for 2011 World Championships in San Francisco, Ca
For any junior sailors who are on the fence about coming to the T293 World Championships this summer in San Francisco- act quickly as there are only 20 of the 150 charter boards left. April 15 is the last date for National Teams to reserve charters and then it opens up to individuals on first come/first serve basis. There is also the option to purchase new gear at discounted price delivered to StFYC. More information is available at http://www.techno293.org/page0143v01.htm … Read entire article »
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Windsurfing Magazine’s Board Test, Cape Hatteras
I’m here for the second week of the Windsurfing Magazine Light Air Board Test and will share some existential thoughts on the matter, some photos and some links. We have over a dozen windsurfers testing more-than-a-quiver of short boards designed for use between 10 knots and maybe 20 kts. I say maybe because of the different role each board might play in the hands of the sailor who buys one. All of the boards offer high … Read entire article »
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2011 Junior, Youth & Masters Windsurfing World Championship in San Francisco
The St. Francis Yacht Club, in coordination with US Sailing and US Windsurfing, will be host to the 2011 TECHNO 293 Junior, Youth and open class World Championship & Masters raceboard class World Championship from July 17th to July 24th, 2011 NOR LINK CHARTER EQUIPMENT LINK Housing details: There are fourteen nearby hostels, one within walking distance from the St. Francis Yacht Club (located at Fort Mason with beds from $22 and run by Hostelling … Read entire article »
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DoubleTree by Hilton At Berkeley Marina Signs As 2011 Title Sponsor of US Nationals
It’s been a while since Windsurfing has signed up a large out of industry sponsor to support its premiere US racing event, the US Windsurfing National championships but times are a changin’. As companies have come to realize however there is almost no more effective advertising spend than one that truly compliments and supports its patrons. We all know windsurfers are a nomadic bunch crisscrossing the globe in search of the … Read entire article »
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Florida Kicks off Race Season
This coming weekend marks the first windsurfing regatta of the new year! The Alex Caviglia Bluewater Classic will be held in Miami from January 15-17. You can see information about the event and photos and results will be posted at www.cavigliafoundation.org . February 25-27 is a race in Sarasota, FL (you can find more info at (www.mswindsurfing.com), followed by the Banana River Windsurfing regatta and clinic and the Kona North Americans from Feb. 28 to March 6 … Read entire article »
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